Plano, Texas

Plano: The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Plano is known for its technology industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Legoland Discovery Center and the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

About

Plano is a city located in the county of Collin in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 259,841 and a population density of 1,393 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 291,296 inhabitants.

The city was created 151 years ago in 1872.

Plano was established in 1873 as a railroad town along the Houston and Central Texas Railway line. It was incorporated as a city in 1881.

The city really began to expand in the late 1960s when developers created the Legacy master-planned community there. This sparked major suburban growth in Plano over the next few decades.

Demographics and Economy

Today Plano is one of the largest suburbs of Dallas with a population over 290,000. It has become a major corporate hub, especially for high-tech companies.

Some key facts about Plano:

  • Largest employers include JPMorgan Chase, Toyota Motors, Frito-Lay and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
  • High median household income of over $90,000
  • Over 70 percent of residents have at least a bachelor's degree
  • Very diverse population with large Asian and Hispanic communities

Plano has one of the strongest economies in the state and low unemployment rates. The city invests heavily in infrastructure, public safety and education.

Things to Do

Some top attractions in Plano include:

  • The Shops at Legacy, an upscale outdoor shopping and dining destination
  • The Cinemark Legacy and IMAX theater complex
  • The Arbor Hills Nature Preserve spanning over 200 acres
  • The Southfork Ranch where the TV show "Dallas" was filmed
  • Downtown Plano with shops, restaurants and performing arts venues

Plano offers a high quality of life with vibrant business activity and plenty of attractions and amenities. It combines suburban living with big city opportunities.

Plano locator map
Location of Plano on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Plano

Population : 291,296 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Collin County
Twitter username : cityofplanotx
Postal code : 75023–75094
Area : 186.55 km2
Altitude : 676 feet / 206 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1873 (151 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 04:14:01 (2nd November 2024)
Density : 1,562 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.8% (2010-2020)
Skyline of Plano Texas image
Skyline of Plano Texas
Skyline of Plano Texas image

Geography

Plano is located at 33°1'11"N 96°41'56"W (33.0198400, -96.6988900). It has 5 neighbors: Allen, Dallas, Frisco, Murphy and Richardson.

Plano map

Plano has 5 neighbours.

  • Allen The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Allen is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Allen Event Center and the Allen Public Library.
  • Dallas The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. It is located in northeastern Texas. Dallas is a major center for the financial services industry.
  • Frisco Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas. It had a population of 116,989 inhabitants and a population density of 724.11 per km2 in the 2010 Census. 2 In the United States, Frisco has been and continues to be one of the fastest growing towns. The creation of North Dallas entered Plano and Frisco in the late 1990s, causing exponential growth during the 2000s. For many of the professionals employed in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, Frisco serves as a dormitory city, like many of the cities north of Dallas.
  • Murphy city in Collin County, Texas, United States
  • Richardson The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. It is located in the northern part of the county. Richardson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Richardson Civic Center and the Richardson Historical Society.

Demographics

The population of Plano increased by 10.8% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 259,841 - census
2011 267,035 2.69% estimation process
2012 272,329 1.94% estimation process
2013 274,708 0.87% estimation process
2014 278,226 1.26% estimation process
2015 283,887 1.99% estimation process
2016 287,269 1.18% estimation process
2017 287,715 0.16% estimation process
2018 288,747 0.36% estimation process
2019 287,677 -0.37% estimation process
2020 291,296 1.24% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 6,952
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 7,385
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -5.9%
April 1, 2020 Population : 6,942
April 1, 2010 Population : 7,374
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.2%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 23.2%
People over 65 (%) : 20.6%
Female persons, % : 55.4%
White only, percent : 92.7%
Black or African American alone, percent : 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.9%
Asians alone % : 0.0%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 4.6%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 8.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 88.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 612
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 0.8%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 54.6%

Plano zip code is 75023. County name: Collin, County fips: 48085

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 54.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $36,700
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $802
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $385
2015-2019 median gross rent : $591
2015-2019 Households : 3,497
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.01
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 89.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 3.7%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 74.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 70.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 86.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 13.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 19.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 4.2%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 56.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 51.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 7,653
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 25,560
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 62,950
2012 total retail sales per capita : $8,604
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 26.8
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $28,737
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $19,012
Percentage of people living in poverty : 33.2%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 427
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 282
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 119
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 395
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 75
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 326
2010 population per square mile : 8,841.6
2010 land area in square miles : 0.83

People born in Plano (83)

People born in Plano, including actor, singer and dancer Kevin McHale, actor Kenton Duty, ice hockey player Stefan Noesen, .

List

  • Anson Funderburgh (American blues guitarist and bandleader) he was born in 14/11/1954
  • C.H. Greenblatt (American animator) he was born in 17/06/1972
  • John Benjamin Hickey (American actor) he was born in 25/06/1963
  • Kyle Wilson (American basketball player) he was born in 13/11/1983
  • Nick Garcia (American soccer player) he was born in 09/04/1979
  • Adam Miller (American baseball player) he was born in 26/11/1984
  • Anthony Smith (American basketball player) he was born in 04/10/1986
  • Casey James (American singer) he was born in 31/05/1982
  • Connor Fields (American bicycle motocross racer) he was born in 14/09/1992
  • Jordan Pugh (Player of American football) he was born in 29/01/1988
  • Jordan Tata (American baseball player) he was born in 20/09/1981
  • Angela Bensend (American volleyball player) she was born in 23/07/1989
  • Stefan Merrill Block (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1982
  • Taylor Thompson (American football player) he was born in 19/10/1989
  • Cara Santa Maria (journalist, science communicator, television personality, author, and podcaster) she was born in 19/10/1983
  • Caesar Cervin (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 29/01/1953
  • Carl Bussey (American soccer player) he was born in 11/10/1978
  • Corben Bone (American soccer player) he was born in 16/09/1988

Schools in Plano

College & universities near Plano, TX

Code Name City ZIP
228787 The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson (TX) 75080-3021
492607 Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Dallas Richardson (TX) 75080-2208
437732 Dallas Nursing Institute Richardson (TX) 75080
436775 Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano Plano (TX) 75093
482334 National American University-Richardson Richardson (TX) 75080-5400

Stations (6)

Amtrak & bus stations near Plano, TX

Code Name Address Type
MSQ Mesquite, TX 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n BUS
DAL Union Station 400 South Houston St. RAIL
DAG Dallas, TX 205 South Lamar Street BUS
FTW Fort Worth Central Station 1001 Jones Street RAIL
GLE Gainesville 605 East California Street RAIL

Post offices near Plano

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Plan Post Office Plano (TX) 75074
Main Office Plan Post Office Plano (TX) 75074
Plan Post Office Plano (TX) 75074
Wildca Post Office Plano (TX) 75023
Post Office Plano (TX) 75075

Other places with the same name (4)

  • Plano , Illinois city in Kendall County, Illinois, United States with a population of 11,879 people.
  • Plano , South Dakota township in Hanson County, South Dakota with a population of 107 people.
  • Plano , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 67 people.

Other cities in Collin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Collin County , TX. (more)

City Name Population Title
Frisco 209,980 Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.
McKinney 208,272 The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Allen 109,379 The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Wylie 54,467 A city in Collin County, Texas.
Prosper 26,957 Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas
Murphy 20,844 City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Celina 20,114 City in Texas, United States of America
Anna 16,945 City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Princeton 15,699 City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Melissa 13,793 City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Lucas 8,819 City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Parker 4,352 City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Lavon 3,993 City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America
Farmersville 3,711 City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Josephine 2,545 City in Collin County, Texas
Lowry Crossing 1,743 City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Plano distances to largest Texas cities